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Ansys Learning Forum Forums Discuss Simulation LS Dyna Part Damping cause negative volume error Reply To: Part Damping cause negative volume error

Andreas Koutras
Ansys Employee

Hello, could you please check solid element #1442? Is it a badly shaped element from the first place? What is the *MAT of that element?

Please have a look at these guidelines and make the appropriate adjustments if needed.

https://www.dynasupport.com/howtos/material/negative-volume-in-soft-materials